How difficult or awkward is it to use? I have rheumatoid arthritis and my hands aren't very strong.
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It is not awkward at all to use. The silver handles on the side are thin so it will be challenging to get a good grip on the slicer unless your grip is fairly strong. I haven't seen anything similar with wider grips for individuals with RA.
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Dear Jc:Well you do turn the device and that is not hard, I had to watch that I didn't get my fingers near the blade. You really have to turn the veggies and hold onto the device..there is a top and it says that it helps push the veggies down, but I did not find that to be true...I use it without the top...I guess with the arthritis it would be easier to use than a knife..oh by the way check out utube videos of soft yoga exercises for your arthritis..i found it very helpful to keep my joints from freezing up. good luck...
2129304
This product is easy to use, my hands are also very weak but I find that I just need one hand to use it. I hope this hels you!
170707
It's awkward, but you can use it if you need it. If you have big forearms or hands, it might be a bad idea though.
808326
It's a little stiff, but very moveable. I have arthritis in both hands and can easily operate this device.
990992
I have arthritis, but not in my fingers. It takes a bit of strength to open the compartments.
1965284
difficult i can see that. tough but not impossible for me. i have small hands..but you have a warning point.
278701
As long as you don't have a heavy finger, you can control it pretty well. Just like any other one though, you push too hard it'll show it's worth lol bought one or work, use it frequently.
1697774
I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and I don't have a problem. It's not that big of a deal as far as I'm concerned. If she has a really hard time squeezing,I would suggest you look for something else, but again, I don't have a problem at all with mine. *Remember, you can always return it to Amazon and get a refund and try something else if you'd like.
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I don't have arthritis in my hands or wrists, but I would think you use less pressure and have an easier time holding the cutter with it's curved design. To retract the blade, you use the same sliding motion you use with a straight box cutter.
1714505
It does require a little bit of effort in the repetitive twisting, which I imagine could be irritating if you have arthritis, so perhaps a straight handle style julienne peeler would be an easier way to achieve similar results, and have less impact on your hands.
2003161
I have used it on my hands - I have arthritis in my thumbs and it seems to help the aching.
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I don't think you'll have any issues. My hands aren't very small, but I do have rheumatoid arthritis and my hands arent very strong, and I love using this . Pureeing soups is very quick and mine (hands!) don't tire out. I love that you can disconnect the whisk or blade and wash them separately too!
1137993
I don't have arthritis in my hands, but in my opinion this vacuum is very easy to maneuver. I would think it would be easier than a standard vacuum for persons with arthritis.
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I also have arthritis and it is a little difficult. I use a butter knife to open.
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I have arthritis in my wrist and can use it with no difficulty. If you can hold the jar with one hand & push the handle of the opener with the heel of your other hand, it shouldn't have to involve your thumb on that hand. My concern would be the thumb of the hand with which you are holding the jar. We find it to be a very helpful tool.
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Honestly it's quite easy on the hands for me but that's with mild arthritis. The plastic is made of a hard concentrate so winding it is relatively very easy and effortless. I would think even someone with arthritic hands would find it bearable... now rheumatoid might be a different story but then again even an automatic grinder is hard to even push a button for someone with rheumatoid.
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It should be helpful for weak hands. Sounds like you could have carpal tunnel.